Cause For Paws Rescue, Illinois

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Cause For Paws Rescue, Illinois Cause for Paws Rescue is a licensed not for profit 501c3 animal rescue organization. All dogs in our program are fostered through our network of volunteers.

We are 100% foster based. We do most of our adoptions at the DeKalb, IL Petsmart. Cause for Paws Rescue is an all-breed rescue group made up of dedicated volunteers, who open their hearts and their homes to provide a safe haven for our orphans, who come to us from Animal Control, High-Kill Shelters and owner surrender situations.

Almost time for the babies to be in their forever home ❤️❤️❤️Luna (white face) and Ari (all brown) are almost 8wks old a...
10/23/2026

Almost time for the babies to be in their forever home ❤️❤️❤️

Luna (white face) and Ari (all brown) are almost 8wks old and our best guess is Beagle/Basset mix

They are literally my little sour patch pups. So so sweet but love a good game of tug of war! Such big personalities in such tiny babies 😆 They have been sleeping all threw the night quietly in a kennel. Zero messes in the morning and waiting to potty till we let them out!

Information about our adoption process and applications can be found on our website it causeforpaws.net! We do not schedule meet and greets until the puppies have had two sets of shots for their safety but you can certainly get your applications in now to be approved to meet them & adopt at that time!

The newest members of the CFP family wanted to say good morning! ☀️ Lucy Lou & Violet came in yesterday and are settling...
10/22/2026

The newest members of the CFP family wanted to say good morning! ☀️

Lucy Lou & Violet came in yesterday and are settling in very nicely!

Lucy Lou is the white small cairn terrier mix. She’s about a year old and 15-20 pounds. She’s sweet as sugar!

Violet is an 11 week old mixed breed cutiepatootie!

Both will be available soon. Applications can always be filled out at causeforpaws.net

We are in need of loving and dedicated foster homes. Please consider opening up your home to an orphan in need. ❤️
10/21/2026

We are in need of loving and dedicated foster homes. Please consider opening up your home to an orphan in need. ❤️

Happy tails! Louis, Piper, Rambo, Diver, Bubbles, Winnie, Nellie, Charlie, and Earl have all been adopted! Please check ...
10/21/2026

Happy tails!

Louis, Piper, Rambo, Diver, Bubbles, Winnie, Nellie, Charlie, and Earl have all been adopted!

Please check out our website for all the great puppies & dogs we currently have. Maybe you can save a life and find your next best friend.

🐾 Meet Chester! Your Next Adventure Buddy! 🐾Chester just turned ONE in February, and this handsome boy is full of life, ...
10/20/2026

🐾 Meet Chester! Your Next Adventure Buddy! 🐾

Chester just turned ONE in February, and this handsome boy is full of life, love, and personality! ❤️ He is very much loved by his family, but with long work hours and the kids having moved away, they know he deserves more time, attention, and activity than they can currently give him. Sometimes, loving a dog means recognizing when another home might be a better fit, and Chester is looking for that next chapter.

Let’s be honest: Chester is a LOT of dog in one adorable package! 😂 He has tons of energy, loves attention, and can be pretty demanding when he wants someone to focus on him. He’s a jumper, and that’s been a difficult habit to break, so he’ll need a family willing to continue working on his manners and training. He’s a smart boy who already knows how to sit and give paw, and with consistency, patience, and plenty of exercise, he has so much potential!

Chester would do best as the only dog in an adult home with a securely fenced yard where he can safely burn off his endless energy. Are you a runner looking for a four-legged workout buddy? Chester might be your guy! 🏃‍♂️ He would love an active person who can keep him busy, give him a job to do, and make him part of their everyday adventures.

He tends to prefer men, although he has shown love for his family’s 18-year-old daughter, too. He is loyal, affectionate, and wants to be close to his people. He prefers sleeping in bed with his humans and can become anxious when left alone. When he does need to be home alone, he must be crated because his curious nose and busy mind can get him into trouble with small objects around the house!

Speaking of that nose, Chester has quite the adventurous streak! He’s managed to run off twice, so a securely fenced yard is a must. When he’s outside an enclosed area, he needs to be kept safely on a leash or lead. His new family will need to be diligent about keeping him secure while continuing to work on his training.

Chester isn’t looking for a perfect family. He’s looking for the right family — one who understands that young dogs can be challenging, who will provide structure and exercise, and who will love his big personality as much as his big heart. ❤️

In return, you’ll get a loyal companion, an enthusiastic adventure buddy, and a boy who has so much love to give.

Could Chester be the missing piece of your family?

📩 If you have an active lifestyle, a securely fenced yard, and the time and patience to help this energetic young man thrive, Chester may be the boy you’ve been looking for!

Applications to adopt can be found at causeforpaws.net.

Please share to help Chester find the loving, active home he deserves! 🐾

💕 Meet Happy — Your Happily Ever After Is Waiting! 💕Sometimes life changes in ways we never could have imagined, and swe...
10/20/2026

💕 Meet Happy — Your Happily Ever After Is Waiting! 💕

Sometimes life changes in ways we never could have imagined, and sweet Happy knows that all too well. At seven years old, her whole world was turned upside down when her beloved parents went into hospice care and she found herself surrendered to a shelter. Through no fault of her own, this little girl lost the life she knew and loved. Thankfully, she made her way to Cause For Paws RESCUE, and now we’re hoping her next chapter will be filled with all the love and security she deserves. ❤️

Happy is a darling Pekingese with a heart as sweet as her name. She’s still settling in and feeling a little shy and nervous as she adjusts to all these big changes, but underneath that uncertainty is a very sweet girl who just needs a little time, patience, and kindness to feel safe again.

Her dream home? A quiet place with a cozy couch, a gentle human, and a warm lap where she can relax and simply be loved. 🥹 She gets along just fine with other dogs and cats, so she wouldn’t mind sharing her home with some furry friends, either!

And can we talk about how cute she is?! Happy is freshly groomed, looking absolutely fly, and ready to strut her stuff into her next chapter. ✨

Happy has already lost so much through no fault of her own. Now she deserves a home where she’ll never have to wonder what comes next, where she can settle in at her own pace, and where she’ll be cherished for the rest of her days.

Could you be the quiet lap and loving heart this precious girl is searching for? Happy is ready to find her very own happily ever after. 🏡💗

🐾 Ready to give Happy the happy ending she deserves? Applications to adopt are available at causeforpaws.net!

🧜‍♀️ UNDER THE SEA, THERE’S A LITTLE GIRL NAMED ARIEL! 🩷🐾🌊 She wants to be where the people are… preferably in your lap!...
10/20/2026

🧜‍♀️ UNDER THE SEA, THERE’S A LITTLE GIRL NAMED ARIEL! 🩷🐾

🌊 She wants to be where the people are… preferably in your lap! 🌊

Meet Ariel! This adorable little girl is approximately 3 years old, 15 pounds, and 12 inches of pure personality! We’re guessing she might be a Chihuahua mix, possibly with some Miniature Pinscher or Pug in the family tree, but she’s keeping her exact recipe a mystery! Whatever her mix may be, one thing is certain: this girl is FULL of life, love, and enthusiasm! 💕

Ariel is a little social butterfly who absolutely LOVES people. She wants to be wherever her favorite human is, whether that means curling up in your lap for some snuggles or joining you outside for a good play session in the yard. Personal space? She’s not entirely convinced that’s a thing! 😂

This girl has two speeds: GO, GO, GO… and cuddle! She has plenty of energy and enthusiasm for life, but she’s just as happy being close to her person and soaking up all the love she can get.

Ariel has some pretty great qualities, too! She gets along with other dogs and cats, and she does well in her kennel, especially when bribed with a tasty treat. 😉 She’s still working on her potty training, and she can be a nervous little piddler during her first couple of days in a new home. With patience, consistency, and a little time to settle in, she’ll have the opportunity to build confidence and learn her new routine.

What Ariel really wants is simple: a family to love, a lap to curl up in, a yard to play in, and people who make her feel safe and cherished. She has so much love to give, and she’s ready to find the humans who will give it right back!

Could Ariel be the little mermaid who swims straight into your heart? 🧜‍♀️💗

🐾 Approximately 3 years old
🐾 15 pounds and about 12 inches tall
🐾 Gets along with dogs and cats
🐾 Loves people and being with her humans
🐾 Lap cuddler and playful little adventurer
🐾 Kennels well, especially with a treat
🐾 Learning her potty-training routine

💗 Ariel is ready to find her happily-ever-after!

Applications to adopt are available at causeforpaws.net.

Adopt Ariel, and you’ll never have to wonder who’s going to keep you company again! 🩷

Have you ever wondered what puppies dream about?We are guessing that little man Bert is dreaming about never-ending pupp...
10/19/2026

Have you ever wondered what puppies dream about?

We are guessing that little man Bert is dreaming about never-ending puppy treats, an unlimited supply of super squeaky toys, and a warm lap to cuddle up on.

Bert is 11 weeks old and (best guess) is a chihuahua/aussie/heeler mix. Right now he weighs around 10 pounds, and we don't expect him to be an overly big dog when full grown.

Bert is doing great with house training and sleeping through the night; he's great with other dogs and cats!

All of Bert's siblings have been adopted, and now we want that same dream to come true for him.

If you think you are the family for Bert please fill out an application on our website: causeforpaws.net

Meet & Greet at Petsmart! We will be participating in the Petsmart adoption week! Come and meet your new best friend!!! ...
10/18/2026

Meet & Greet at Petsmart! We will be participating in the Petsmart adoption week!

Come and meet your new best friend!!!

🗓️ Sunday October 25th
⏰ 11 am to 1 pm
📍 2512 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115

📝 Applications to adopt can be found on our website at causeforpaws.net

Only approved applicants can adopt on site, so get your applications in now!

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PO Box 544
Byron, IL
61010

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